Tama County Health Data
Tama County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
68/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.7 yr
State avg 77.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.5%
State avg 5.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
18
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
48
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.9%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.8
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Tama County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Tama | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.4% | 39.5% | 37.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.7% | 9.8% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.4% | 31.1% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 21.4% | 21.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Tama | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.8% | 16.2% | 16.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.6% | 22.5% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.8% | 25.1% | 27.0% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Tama | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.4% | 75.1% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.8% | 65.6% | 57.3% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.2% | 77.4% | 73.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Tama | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.4% | 17.8% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.3% | 33.7% | 37.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Tama County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Tama County Records Low Number of Primary Care Providers
Health data brief for Tama County, Iowa.
Tama County has 18 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, a ratio that is significantly lower than the national median of 70. Mental health provider availability is also low at 48 per 100,000, compared to the national median of 250. The county’s uninsured rate stands at 6.5%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 5.7% but lower than the national 10% mark. Residents report being in poor or fair health at a rate of 17.9%, which is slightly higher than the national average of 17%. The life expectancy in Tama County is 76.7 years, which is lower than the state result of 77.7 years and the national average of 77 years. These figures describe the current state of clinical capacity and health outcomes within the county according to federal data sets. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Tama County, Iowa
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Tama County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.